Subaru Impreza 2017 vs Citroen C4 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Subaru Impreza) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Citroen C4) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 300 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 407 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 5.2 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Subaru Impreza is more dynamic to drive. Subaru Impreza engine produces 186 HP more power than Citroen C4, whereas torque is 137 NM more than Citroen C4. Thanks to more power Subaru Impreza reaches 100 km/h speed 6.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.4 | 4.8 | |
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The Citroen C4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Subaru Impreza consumes 5.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Citroen C4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Subaru Impreza could require 840 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Citroen C4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 22 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 13 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Citroen C3, Citroen C5, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Citroen C4 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine: This diesel engine is known for its high reliability and impressive lifespan, combined with excellent fuel efficiency for its power output. It features hydraulic lifters in the cylinder head and uses a Common ... More about Citroen C4 2016 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.52 m | |
| Subaru Impreza is 5 cm shorter than the Citroen C4, width is practically the same , while the height of Subaru Impreza is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 440 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Subaru Impreza has 20 litres more trunk space than the Citroen C4. The Citroen C4 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 1`795 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Subaru Impreza scores higher in safety tests, but Citroen C4 is better rated in child safety tests. The Subaru Impreza scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 29 200 | 10 400 | |
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